The Demak district government has several times organised relocation programs in response to tidal floods caused by rising sea levels and land subsidence due to climate change. However, the implementation of these programs has faced multiple challenges, raising concerns about potential violations of the human rights of the relocated communities. In response to these conditions, this chapter aims to identify the problems and potential human rights issues associated with the relocation process in Demak and to analyse the gaps in the Indonesian legal framework related to this issue. This study employs a mixed method approach with combined qualitative methods, including observations, in-depth interviews, a community roundtable, and an analysis of statutory regulations, to explore the issue in depth. The research reveals that the implementation of planned relocation in Demak is fraught with challenges, such as the absence of adequate land for relocated settlements, inadequate housing infrastructure, livelihood issues, and more, leading to potential violations of human rights, such as the right to legal certainty, adequate housing, and secure livelihoods for relocated communities. To mitigate these issues, we argue that the Indonesian government must consider establishing a comprehensive regulation or guideline for managing planned relocations, particularly regarding migration due to climate change.

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Mobility in the Context of Climate Change: Addressing Relocation Challenges and Potential Human Rights Issues in Demak, from a Legal Perspective

  • Adis Nur Hayati,
  • Aditya Rahmadhony,
  • Inayah Hidayati,
  • Ana Borges Jelinic

摘要

The Demak district government has several times organised relocation programs in response to tidal floods caused by rising sea levels and land subsidence due to climate change. However, the implementation of these programs has faced multiple challenges, raising concerns about potential violations of the human rights of the relocated communities. In response to these conditions, this chapter aims to identify the problems and potential human rights issues associated with the relocation process in Demak and to analyse the gaps in the Indonesian legal framework related to this issue. This study employs a mixed method approach with combined qualitative methods, including observations, in-depth interviews, a community roundtable, and an analysis of statutory regulations, to explore the issue in depth. The research reveals that the implementation of planned relocation in Demak is fraught with challenges, such as the absence of adequate land for relocated settlements, inadequate housing infrastructure, livelihood issues, and more, leading to potential violations of human rights, such as the right to legal certainty, adequate housing, and secure livelihoods for relocated communities. To mitigate these issues, we argue that the Indonesian government must consider establishing a comprehensive regulation or guideline for managing planned relocations, particularly regarding migration due to climate change.